New Comics - Week of November 18, 2009

Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning are working their magic again in Marvel's cosmic corner. Realm of Kings #1 takes over directly after the events of War of Kings. Black Bolt and Vulcan had seemingly fought to their deaths, creating a tear in the Universe. What lies on the other side of the tear and how will it and the deaths of Vulcan and Black Bolt affect the Shi'Ar, Inhumans and Kree? If you're looking for a more in-depth look at the Inhumans (Who isn't?), then you'll definitely want to pick up Realm of Kings: Inhumans #1. Without Black Bolt, Medusa will have to lead her royal family and the rest of her people while also grieving for the man and hero she loved. Expect a lot of great character moments in this series.

Spider-Man is doing it big this week too. The Gauntlet finally gets started in Amazing Spider-Man #612. Every villain to make a reappearance since Brand New Day has been reimagined brilliantly. This new direction will be a series of those reemergences. Electro gets to go first. Spidey also has to deal with Norman Osborn in Dark Reign: The List - Spider-Man. I gave up on this series a while ago, but seeing as how Spider-Man is Osborn's greatest enemy and this is the last issue of the series, something significant has just got to happen.


Some other big books are Dark Avengers #11, Mighty Avengers #31, and Spider-Woman #3. Norman Osborn was left in a very dire situation the last time we saw him in Dark Avengers and this predicament could be the tipping point that drives him over the edge. In Mighty Avengers, Hank Pym has just assembled most of the greatest heroes in America to battle a force like no other. And Spider-Woman is just awesome. HYDRA and SWORD are already after her. Who will try to recruit her this issue?